Detail 01
12-string set
Twelve strings in six pairs, with octave partners on the lower courses. Buy the full set; single replacements rarely match.
Product detailSKU #1273887998563
Ernie Ball2233 Nickel 12-String Light Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Light-gauge nickel electric strings for a 12-string. For players who want an easier fretting hand and lower tension on a doubled-course neck.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric 12-strings where medium sets feel stiff to fret
- Barre chords and jangly rhythm work up the neck
- Players restringing an electric 12 on a budget
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Acoustic 12-strings, which need bronze, not nickel
- Heavy strummers who want more tension and volume
- Standard six-string guitars — this is a 12-string set
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Nickel wound
Made for magnetic pickups on an electric 12-string. On an acoustic it will sound thin and quiet.
Detail 03
Light gauge
Less tension than medium, so chords fret easier and bends are possible. Slightly less volume and low-end push.
Detail 04
Twelve strings at once
Roughly double the total pull on the neck compared with a six-string, so setup is more sensitive to gauge changes.
Detail 05
$14.99
Priced for regular replacement rather than long life, so restringing often is not expensive.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No tools, winder, or cutters included — you supply those
- 02Switching from medium to light may need a truss rod and intonation check
- 03Restringing a 12-string takes roughly twice as long as a six
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on an acoustic 12-string?
No. These are nickel, made for electric pickups. An acoustic 12-string needs bronze strings to sound right unplugged.
02Light or medium for a 12-string?
Light if you fight the fretting hand or play a lot of barre chords. Medium if you strum hard and want more tension and low end.
03How many strings come in the pack?
A full set of twelve, arranged as six pairs with octave partners on the lower courses.
04Do I need to change anything on the guitar after switching?
If you are coming down from a heavier gauge, check the neck relief and intonation. Lower tension can shift both.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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